Railways' liability under Consumer Protection to compensate passenger for stolen bag upheld by Supreme Court

The respondent had raised a concern that there was no chain under hear seat and later claimed that one of her bags was stolen due to the same.

Railways, Train

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12 Feb 2021, 8:21 am

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The Supreme Court, on Friday, dismissed an appeal filed by Indian Railways against an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) directing the railways to compensate a passenger for theft of goods.

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Supreme Court of India

National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission(NCDRC).

Indian Railways

Railways Act, 1989

Consumer Protection Act 1986